Director of Clinical Microbiology & Lab Innovation

Medical University of South Carolina; Orleans Estates (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC seeks a clinically oriented Clinical Microbiologist Director with 2–10+ years of experience to lead a busy, full‑service laboratory serving MUSC hospital and affiliated facilities. The role emphasizes interpretation of infectious disease workups, new test development, and collaboration with clinicians and researchers.

The position involves teaching, training pathology residents and fellows, and ensuring robust quality/safety practices in

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in microbiological or clinical laboratory sciences with board certification/eligibility.
• MD/DO with ABPath board certification/eligibility can also qualify.

Responsibilities

• Interpret results for infectious disease workups including molecular and classical methods.
• Develop, validate, and implement new tests and assays.
• Provide clinical guidance and collaborate with clinicians, researchers, and laboratory teams.

Skills

Clinical microbiology

Molecular diagnostics

Quality & compliance

Education

Ph.D. in microbiology or clinical lab sciences

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC seeks a clinically oriented Clinical Microbiologist Director with 2–10+ years of experience to lead a busy, full‑service laboratory serving MUSC hospital and affiliated facilities. The role emphasizes interpretation of infectious disease workups, new test development, and collaboration with clinicians and researchers.

The position involves teaching, training pathology residents and fellows, and ensuring robust quality/safety practices in